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Influences
James Taylor, Ben Harper, Simon and Garfunkle, Jimi Hendrix, Sublime, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Martin Sexton, Johnny Lang, Percy Sledge, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Petty, Edwin McCain, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Black Crowes, Prince, Michael Jackson, Boyz to Men, the Temptations, the Doors, Weezer, Guster, Coldplay, G Love, No Doubt, Justin Timberlake, Shania Twain, Maroon 5, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Oasis, Pearl Jam, Phish, Outkast, Tupac, Eminem, and Dr. Dre.
Sounds Like
John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Paul Simon, Edwin McCain, Guster, The Format.
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Late last year, Scott Smith looked back on his experiences as lead singer with St. Louis-based smart-pop quintet Full Day Affair, then envisioned his “perfect world” as an uninhibited, independent musical artist. The result is a new independent label, Loft Nine Records, and a self-produced new EP, “The Loft Nine Project.” Both projects demonstrate just how much Smith, 26, is willing to risk to take his shot in such uncertain times as these in the music industry.
“The Loft Nine Project” (scheduled for release fall 2008) portrays the life of the modern-day troubadour, from loss to love, from disillusionment to conviction, from struggle to, well…success. The songs’ diverse tempos, moods and styles don’t fit neatly into one genre pigeonhole, but reflect perfectly Smith’s blend of R&B, soul, folk, rock and pop.
Originally from Lawrence, Kan., where he received vocal training from the age of 10, Smith formed the band that became Full Day Affair during his years at Missouri’s Truman State University. Emerging St. Louis label Shock City Records plucked the band from the college-town tavern circuit and brought them to the Gateway City to record “Approved” and introduce them to larger, renowned venues.
The next couple of years saw FDA’s music in rotation at more than 30 AC/CHR commercial radio stations and more than 140 college stations, with the single “Fortune for Two” climbing into the No. 18 spot at St. Louis’ top-40 station WVRV 101.1. Touring the club scene relentlessly (upper and lower Midwest, California) and opening for national acts such as Sister Hazel, the band eventually licensed eight songs for play on MTV and secured digital distribution with The Orchard. FDA went on to be voted fan favorites on the popular internet radio station ichannelmusic.com and Smith’s guitar work was even requested for tracks on Motown / Universal Records. In 2007, the fivesome disbanded so its other members could pursue ambitions outside the music industry.
But Smith was addicted to the stage – and music – so Loft 9 Records was born in his ninth-floor home recording studio in the downtown St. Louis loft district. With “Success Story” recorded and polished to showcase his intensely emotional lyrics, lush vocals and complex instrumental work, Smith is turning his attention to crafting his stage show and going back out on the road.
Before he committed to the vagabond life of the musical artist, Smith was on the cum laude pre-med track to become a psychiatrist and help people work out their problems. Now he hopes to find new fans for his unique brand of musical therapy: A gospel of no regrets...
STL: Playback Magazine’s Jim Campbell wrote, “(His) overall vibe is alluring… Scott Smith’s bluesy vocals … make me want to stick around.”
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LOL, so great to hear from you!! And I will most def be there! I am sooo looking forward to seeing all of you, you can't even imagine :) I hope all is well and I'm counting the days till the 14th!!!
i wish i could make it the show, but i already have a ticket to the tribute to led zeppelin show at the pageant that night. going to shows is about all i do these days, so definitely let me know the next time you do a show in stl!
Hey Scott, congratulations on everything!! It sounds like things are going well with you. I see that you are not planning on moving to NYC anymore...Vince and I just moved here and are really liking it! If you make it out here for a show let me know and I will definitley come!
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